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G. A. DODD Jan. 5', 1932.

CONTAINER Filed July 5, 1928 2/ I N VEN TOR.

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Patented Jan. 5, 1932 UNITED STATES PATENT orrlce GRAFTON A.

DODD,'OF CHICAGO, ILLDTOIB, ASSIGNOB TO KIECKHEFER CONTAINER 00.,

OF MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN, A CORPORATION OF MAM CONTAINER Application filed July 5, 1928. Serial 1T0. 290,880.

This invention relates to improvements in containers.

It is one of the objects of this invention to provide a novel type of container which may 6 be readily collapsed to permit shipment of the containers in the flat condition.

It is a further object of this invention to provide a container of the collapsible type which may be quickly assembledfor use.

It is a more specific object of this invention to provide a container which is rendered collapsible by having the side and bottom members bisected by lines of scoring.

It is a further object of this invention to provide a container in which the ends, bottom, and cover are constructed from a single sheet of material, and in which the cover is 'scored to provide rolled over portions at pposite ends.

It is a further object of this invention to provide a container having reinforcing end frames which give the necessary rigidity of construction to permit the stacking of a number of filled containers one upon another.

25 It is a further object of this invention to provide a container which is simple In construction and well adapted for the purpose described.

With the above and other objects in view, the invention consists of the improved container, and all its parts and combinations, as set forth in the claim, and all equivalents thereof.

In the accompanying drawings, in which the same reference characters designate the same parts in all of the views:

Fig. 1 is a vertical sectional view taken through the assembled container;

Fig. 2 is a sectional view taken on line 2-2 of Fig. 1;

Fig. 3 is a plan view with the cover open, part being broken away, the dotted lines indicating the position of the parts when the container is partiallv collapsed. and

Fig. 4 is a view 0 the collapsed container.

Referring to the drawings, the main portion of the container comprises end members 7 and 8, a bottom section 9, and a cover 10, constructed preferablyof a single sheet of material such'as cardboard. The end member 7 is provided at its upper edge with an inwardly extending flap 11, and the other end member 8 has its up r edge integral with the cover, the latter eing foldable on the line of scoring 12. The bottom of the container has a medial line of scoring 13, to permit the folding of the bottom section when the container is collapsed.

The end members 7 and 8 are reinforced at the sides by strips 14, of wood or other rigid material, which are secured in place by na1ls, staples, tacks, or glue. Horizontal strips 15, extending along the upper edges of the end members are secured to the upper ends of the reinforcing strips 14 by tongues and grooves or other suitable connecting means.

The container is' further provided with cardboard side sections 16 and 17 which are foldable on lines of scoring 18 and 19, respectively. The section 16 has side flanges 20, which are folded at right angles and secured to the ends of the container, an upper flap 21, and a lower flap 21 which is bent inwardly above the bottom section 9. The portion of the line of scoring 18 which extends through the lower flap fits within the line of scoring 13 of the bottom section when the-container is assembled. The side section 17 is also provided with the side flanges 22 which are secured to the container ends, with an upper flap 23, and with a lower flap 23.

The cover 10 has a raised portion 24 adjacent the line of scoring 12, which is formed by doubling over the cover material on scored lines, and by employing staples 25, or other suitable means, to maintain the material in the doubled-over position. The loose end of the cover is formed with a plurality of parallel lines of scoring to permit the end to be rolled over to provide a raised portion 26, similar to the raised portion 24.

The container is readily collapsed, as shown by the dotted lines in Fig. 3, by pushing the end members 7 and 8 together. This causes theside sections 16 and 17 and the bottom 9 to fold along the lines of scoring 18, 19, and 13. The cover is then folded back, and when completely collapsed, the parts of the container assume the positions shown in Fig. 4. To assemble the container, the reverse operation is employed, the lower flaps 21 and 23' of the sides 16 and 17 being tucked into position as shown. The cover 1s then closed and nails are driven through the raised portion 26 into the adjacent reinforcing strip 15. Tape may then be applied to the upper and lower edges of the sides to close the gaps. If desired, the user may permanently secure the strips 21' and 23' to the bottom 13 by stitching, or glue may be employed for the purpose. The cover may also be secured by any of the above mentioned methods, or in any other suitable manner.

t is to be understood that the same construction may be used without having the cover integral with the body of the container. In this modification, a separate cover of the same material may be used, or wooden slats, wire, cloth, and the like may be employed to close the container.

From the foregoing description it may be seen that the improved container is simple in construction and well adapted for the purpose described.

25 What I claim is:

A container comprising a bottom portion, side portions, and a cover portion integral with one of said side portions and foldable along the upper edge thereof, said cover having a doubled-over portion adjacent the line of (fold, and a rolled-over portion at its other en In testimony whereof, I afiix my signature.

GRAFTON A. DODD. 

